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Monday, July 23, 2012

LandscapExperts Tip of the Week, July 23


Characteristics of Good Trees
  • Hardiness
  • Tolerance of urban conditions: air pollution, vandalism, neglect, compacted soil,
  • Disease and insect resistance
  • Low maintenance
  • Ability to grow in microclimate
  • Non poisonous
  • Flower color is suitable to surrounding buildings
  • Limited litter problems
  • Seasonal interest
  • Long-lived ( oaks 200 years, crabapples and dogwoods 30 years)
  • Mid-height, stature trees not overly tall
  • Deep roots to prevent buckling sidewalks
  • Branches with wide crotch angles to prevent splitting
  • Open crowns to allow light to penetrate ornamentals beneath
Let your Crabapple Rep choose a good tree for your landscape!

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